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Synopsis
In The Lady In Distress, Richard Diamond, a private detective, is approached by a woman named Doris Romano who appears to be in dire need of help. She enters his office wearing a luxurious mink coat and immediately offers him $300 to take her case. However, just moments after revealing her troubles, she collapses in Diamond's arms, desperately clutching her stomach. Despite his efforts to assist her, she loses consciousness and dies within minutes, leaving Diamond shocked and bewildered.
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